We currently have a full-time opportunity for an experienced Plumbing & Building Service Leading Hand to join our Health and Education team at The Royal Children’s Hospital. The purpose of this role is to oversee and supervise the completion of work which requires the application of Plumbing & Building trade skills in a manner consistent with the high standards expected by our customer.

Hours and Roster

- Monday to Friday, with core hours between 6:30am and 4:30pm.
- 40-hour work week with accrued RDO

What You’ll Bring Education & Qualifications:

- Victorian Building Authority (VBA) Plumbing Licence
- VBA Main classes – Drainage, Mechanical Services, Roofing (stormwater), Sanitary, Water Supply
- VBA Special classes - Backflow Prevention, Thermostatic Mixing Valve
- Current first aid certificate (preferable)
- Work at Heights Qualification (preferable)
- Secure Work in Confined Space Qualification (preferable)
- Elevated Work Platform under 11m Qualification (preferable)

Experience:

- Minimum 5 years post-trade experience within a Healthcare, Commercial, or Industrial environment

- Supervising and supporting teams
- Preventative maintenance and installations on commercial and domestic plumbing systems

- Potable Water systems testing

- Sewer and transfer systems

- Potable and fire mains

- Valve servicing
- Hot water system maintenance and repairs, including Calorifiers
- Minor roof and guttering repairs

- Backflow and TMV testing

- Minor project works

Skills & Knowledge:

- Knowledge of Work Health Safety and risk management principles and practices.
- Knowledge of current industry standards relevant to Trades Services operations.
- Proficient in relevant aspects of the Plumbing trade.
- Sound knowledge in Building Services




- Ability to plan and produce preventative maintenance schedules
- Proven skills in managing direct reports and sub-contractors.

Personal Attributes:

- Comprehends and understands written and verbal communication. Can understand and follow policies, procedures and instructions.
- Demonstrates consistency in work; is reliable and dependable.
- Meets the needs of customers and acts with customers in mind. Makes improvements based on customer feedback.
- Pays attention to small details, can methodically narrow in on detail and apply such detailed attention to work and outcomes

More than anything, you’ll bring a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes for our clients. **Please note, as a prerequisite for this role candidates will be required to complete work rights check, pre-employment medical check, Working with Children Check, AFP National Police History certificate and reference checks.

Why Downer?

At Downer, we plan, create, and sustain essential public services across Australia and New Zealand. From hospitals to data centres and defence partnerships, we manage critical infrastructure that keeps communities thriving.

What It Means to Belong at Downer

We’re proud of our high-performance culture and commitment to diversity, offering:

- Training and development to support and diversify your career.




- With 30% of vacancies filled internally you’ll find real opportunities to advance your career.
- Perks@Downer: healthcare discounts, great savings on retail purchases, car purchases and much more.
- Employee Assistance Program: professional support for you and your family when you need it most.

You want your work to matter and so do we. With over 26,000 people across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific, our team is made up of individuals with unique perspectives, backgrounds, and ideas. We know that diversity makes us stronger and we actively celebrate it through our commitment to inclusion and belonging.

We’re committed to building a team that reflects the diverse communities we serve and we welcome people of all ages, genders, sexual orientations, cultures, abilities, and lived experiences. We especially encourage applications from those whose voices have traditionally been underrepresented in our industry, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, Māori and Pasifika Peoples, veterans, people with disability, and neurodivergent individuals. Even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly with this role, we’d still like to hear from you.

If it feels like the right fit, apply - potential counts, and so do you.

As a WORK180 Endorsed Employer, we support flexibility that works for your life, inclusive leadership that values your voice, and equitable access to opportunity so you can do your best work and bring your whole self to it.

If you need support or adjustments through the recruitment process, just let us know, we’re here to help you put your best foot forward.

How to Apply

Click "APPLY" and please include your photo ID and any trade licences and certificates that you may have.

📌 Plumbing & Building Service Leading Hand (Melbourne)
🏢 Downer
📍 Melbourne